The vice president of Ethiopia was a political position in Ethiopia during the era of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The constitution that established the presidency and vice presidency took effect on 10 September 1987. Both the President and Vice President were indirectly elected by the legislature. The position became obsolete with the adoption of the 1995 constitution.
List of officeholders
Derg (1974–1987) Position Portrait Name Took office Left office Chairman Notes Vice chairman Lt.-Col Mengistu Haile MariamMarch 1975February 1977Tafari Benti Second vice chairman Lt.-Col Atnafu Abate Vice chairman February 1977 November 1977 Mengistu Haile Mariam
People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (1987–1991) Position Portrait Name Took office Left office President NotesVice President Col. Fisseha Desta September 1987 April 1991 Mengistu Haile Mariam Lt.-Gen. Tesfaye Gebre Kidan April 1991 May 1991
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